Pisa is a city of both history and mystery. Historians are still unable to determine the origination of the name, and the study of archaeology was only recently, 1991, able to determine that Pisa has Etruscan origins. Known for its leaning tower, Pisa also has numerous historical cathedrals, palaces, and bridges. In fact, even ancient Rome considered Pisa an old city, which indicates that you will
be visiting a piece of history almost unrivaled by any other location. Check out our Livorno Florence and Pisa with Private Guide Excursion for a once in a lifetime experience. With neighborhoods that date back to the 1600s, much was designed and constructed by builders from Venice. With all this history, architecture, and culture this entire region of Tuscany is simply breathtaking, enjoy some of Tuscany's most unusual architectural towns while on our Livorno Siena and San Gimignano Sightseeing with Private Guide Excursion, as well as on our Livorno San Gimignano and Volterra with Private Guide Excursion. This area was the home to many of Italy's great artists, sculptors, and influential thinkers including Gioacchino Rossini, Galileo Galilei, and the famed artist, Michelangelo. Needless to say, sightseeing in this region is world famous for good reasons. Our Pisa Shore Excursions will offer such experiences as strolling along the checkerboard Terrazza Mascagni, or a visit to the Field of Miracles and the famous leaning tower, or maybe you'd prefer to see the walled town of Lucca while on our Livorno Pisa and Lucca Sightseeing Excursion with Private Guide, and the birthplace of the Renaissance era. Whichever you decide to do, enjoy your stay in the stunning Tuscan light while you travel, for the day at least, back in time. Fun fact: Construction of the Tower of Pisa started in the year 1173 and was completed in 1372. Construction stopped and restarted twice over those 199 years due to wars.
